JP4024518B2 - Cleaning tool - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a cleaning tool.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a cleaning tool, for example, there is one described in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-62960.
[0003]
This cleaning tool fixes both ends of the cleaning sheet wrapped around the upper and lower front and rear edges from the plate-like main body bottom extending from the center of the upper surface by a fixing means provided on the main body, It is detachably attached. In addition, these cleaning tools have a handle extending from the upper surface of the main body, and are configured to be able to clean a place where it is difficult to reach or clean as much as possible without bending over.
[0004]
However, since the main unit and the handle are integrated when stored after use, there is a drawback that it takes up a lot of space and is difficult to store. It may be difficult to clean up.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and can be easily cleaned out of reach during use, and can be stored in a compact state after use, and also has a structure. The present invention proposes a cleaning tool that is simple and easy to manufacture.
[0006]
In addition, the handle can be easily attached to and detached from the main body of the cleaning tool, and it can be securely fixed during use, and the details that can be easily reached with the handle removed can be easily removed. It proposes a cleaning tool that can be firmly grasped and is easy to apply force and easy to clean.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The first means is configured as follows. That is, the cleaning tool body 2 has a rectangular plate shape on which the cleaning sheet 4 is mounted and the fitting recess 5 is provided on the upper surface, and the base end portion 3a is fitted to the fitting recess 5 so as to move upward. as well as extended, a proximal outer surface and the fitting concave portion 5 the inner surface through the engagement means engaged, and, Ri Do from a handle 3 which is detachably mounted, the longitudinal direction of the cleaner main body 2 top A pair of plate-like gripping projections 11 are provided so as to project across the fitting recess 5 .
[0008]
The second means is configured as follows, that is, in the first means, the base end 3a of the handle 3 is a cylindrical base end formed by projecting a pair of arms 7 from both sides. It was configured as follows.
[0009]
The third means was configured as follows. That is, in the first means, there is provided a swinging plate portion 10 which defines the cylindrical wall of the base end portion 3a so as to be swingable in the inner and outer directions, and is fitted to face the outer surface of the swinging plate portion 10. The inner surface of the concave portion 5 is engaged via the concave / convex engaging means A as the engaging means, and the concave / convex engaging means A on the outer surface is disengaged by pressing the swing plate portion 10 . .
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0013]
As shown in the drawings, the cleaning tool 1 of the present invention includes a cleaning tool body 2 and a handle 3.
[0014]
The cleaning tool main body 2 is formed of a synthetic resin or the like, has a plate shape on which the cleaning sheet 4 is mounted, and has a fitting recess 5 for mounting the handle 3 on the upper surface. The shape of the cleaning tool main body 2 is not limited to a rectangular shape in plan view as in the illustrated example, and various shapes can be selected.
[0015]
The fitting recess 5 is for fitting the proximal end portion 3a of the handle 3, and the shape thereof may be formed in accordance with the shape of the proximal end portion 3a of the handle, and may be a circular or square planar shape. It is possible to employ one having a flat surface shape such as that shown in FIG. In the example shown in the figure, a fitting recess 5 in the shape of a slave in plan view is provided with a wing-like projection projecting on both sides from a quadrangular portion whose front edge is curved and projected in an arc.
[0016]
As the cleaning sheet 4 used in the cleaning tool 1 of the present invention, the cleaning sheet 4 used in this type of conventional cleaning tool formed of nonwoven fabric, paper, synthetic resin, etc. can be used. Wrapping and fixing the edges of both ends around the upper surface of the main body. In the illustrated example, slits 6 are formed at the four corners of the upper surface of the cleaning tool body 2 to form cleaning sheet fixing portions, and the four corners of the cleaning sheet 4 are inserted and sandwiched between the fixing portions. In addition, the fixing means of this cleaning sheet 4 is not restricted to this, The sheet fixing means in this kind of conventional cleaning tool is employable.
[0017]
The handle 3 is formed of a synthetic resin or the like. The proximal end 3a is fitted into the fitting recess 5 and extends upward, and the outer surface of the proximal end 3a and the inner surface of the fitting recess 5 are engaged. It is engaged through a coupling means and is detachably attached. The handle 3 may stand upright from the base end portion 3a, but it is easier to handle if it is refracted from above the base end portion 3a and extends to the side as shown in the illustrated example.
[0018]
The shape of the base end 3a may be a shape that can be fitted to the fitting recess 5 and can be fitted to the fitting recess 5, and may be a cylindrical shape such as a cylindrical shape or a rectangular tube shape, or a deformed cylindrical shape as shown in the illustrated example. Or may be solid. In the illustrated example, a cylindrical base end portion 3a with arms 7 protruding from both sides is provided. In addition, the upper part of the base end part 3a is inclined rearward and has a cylindrical shape with the lower part opened.
[0019]
Although various forms can be employed as the engaging means, the uneven engaging means A can be preferably employed. The uneven engagement means A means engagement between the engagement protrusion 8 and the engagement recess 9 or between the engagement protrusions, and various forms of these engagement protrusions and engagement recesses can be adopted. For example, as the form of the engaging convex part 8, the shape of the protruding part as shown in the illustrated example, or the form of the hemispherical, prismatic or other protrusions, etc. Including, but not limited to, a downward stepped portion shape and a through hole shape as in the illustrated example. However, a detachable form is adopted, for example, an engagement strength that can be disengaged relatively easily by pulling the handle 3 upward, or a hemispherical engagement protrusion and an engagement with it. For example, an engaging recess that is easily disengaged, or one having a detaching means B as shown in the figure is employed.
[0020]
The detaching means B is provided with an oscillating plate portion 10 that is configured so that the cylindrical wall of the base end portion 3a can be oscillated in the inner and outer directions, and the inner surface of the fitting recess 5 that faces the outer surface of the oscillating plate portion 10 The engaging means A is engaged, and the concave and convex engaging means A on the outer surface is disengaged by pushing the swinging plate portion 10. The separation means B may be provided at one place, but a plurality of places may be provided.
[0021]
Further, although the engaging convex portion 8 and the engaging concave portion 9 or the engaging portions between the engaging convex portions are slightly different depending on the shapes of the base end portion 3a and the fitting concave portion 5, it is desirable to provide two or more locations. For example, in the case of the base end portion 3a having a circular or square outer peripheral surface, it is preferable to provide at least two opposing positions, and in the case of having a deformed base end portion 3a as in the illustrated example, ballast is considered. Thus, a plurality of positions may be provided at positions corresponding to horizontal forces from any position in the circumferential direction.
[0022]
In the embodiment of FIG. 1, an engaging convex portion 8 is provided on the front center portion of the cylindrical base end portion 3a projecting from the pair of arms 7 on both sides and the rear surface of each arm 7, respectively. Engaging recesses 9 are respectively provided on the inner surfaces of the fitting recesses 5 corresponding to the end portions 3a. Further, the above-mentioned detachment means B is provided in the portion provided with the front and rear engaging means A, and the swinging plate portion 10 in the detachment means B in the illustrated example has a lower end at the lower part of the front wall of the base end portion 3a. The upper part is extended so that it can be pushed upward to the fitting recessed part 5, and the engaging protrusion part 8 of the shape of a horizontally long protrusion protrudes from the lower part of the outer surface of the rocking plate part 10. On the other hand, the engagement concave portion 9 is formed in a downward stepped shape at the front surface of the fitting concave portion 5.
[0023]
In the present invention, a gripping protrusion 11 may be provided on the upper surface of the cleaning tool body 2. These gripping projections 11 are configured so that the handle 3 can be removed and the cleaning with only the cleaning tool main body 2 can be easily performed, and the gripping projections 11 are easily held in a portion that does not interfere with the fixing of the cleaning sheet 4. Any shape can be adopted as long as it protrudes in the form.
[0024]
In the illustrated example, a pair of plate-like protrusions 11 that are opposed to each other with the fitting recess 5 interposed therebetween are formed. Such a plate-like gripping projection 11 can be formed to have a corrugated outer surface as shown in FIG. 1, or can be formed into a corrugated shape as shown in FIG. It is also possible to form other general flat plate shapes.
[0025]
When using the cleaning tool 1 as described above, for example, the base end 3a of the handle 3 is inserted and fitted into the fitting recess 5 from above, and the engagement protrusion 8 is engaged with the engagement recess 9. Install. In addition, the thing provided with the said detaching means B can be easily engaged with the engaging convex portion 8 by elastically deforming the swing plate portion 10 inward by simply pushing the base end portion 3a of the handle 3 into the fitting concave portion 5 from above. Engages with the engaging recess 9. Next, the cleaning tool 4 is used after being attached to the cleaning tool body 2 by a predetermined means. Depending on the location, the cleaning sheet 4 can be mounted before the handle 3 is mounted, and the gripping protrusion 11 can be gripped and used with the handle 3 removed as shown in FIG.
[0026]
When removing the handle 3 after use, it can be removed by pulling the handle 3 upward with respect to the cleaning tool body 2. Further, with the above-described detachment means B, it can be easily removed from the state of FIG. 5 (a) by pulling up the swinging plate part 10 with a finger or the like as shown in FIG. 5 (b). Both can be stored and stored in a compact state.
[0027]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the cleaning tool of the present invention has the above-described configuration, so that the handle 3 can be removed and stored and stored in a compact state after use. Moreover, in the state where the handle 3 is mounted, there is no inconvenience such as the handle 3 being easily removed unless a force is applied in the direction of removing the handle 3 by the engaging means. Furthermore, if the handle 3 is removed, it also has the advantage that it is possible to clean details that are difficult to clean with the handle 3 attached.
[0028]
Further, if the handle 3 has a cylindrical base end portion 3a formed by projecting a pair of arms 7 from both sides, the base end portion 3a can be stably fitted, and the main body of the cleaning tool When fitted to 2 and used, inconveniences such as backlash of the handle 3 and rotation of the handle 3 relative to the cleaning tool body 2 can be prevented more reliably.
[0029]
In addition, a rocking plate portion 10 is provided in which the cylindrical wall of the base end portion 3a is defined so as to be able to rock inward and outward. In the case where the engaging member A is configured to be engaged through A and the engaging member A on the outer surface thereof is disengaged by pushing the swinging plate portion 10, the engaging member A is configured. The engaging protrusion 8 and the engaging recess 9 have a wide uneven width, so that the handle 3 can be firmly fixed when the handle 3 is mounted, and can be easily removed at the time of removal.
[0030]
Further, in the case where the protrusion 11 for gripping is provided on the upper surface of the cleaning tool main body 2, the cleaning tool main body 2 can be firmly grasped by hand with the handle 3 removed, and it is easy to apply force. It has the advantage of making it easier to clean details.
[0031]
Further, in the case where the gripping projection 11 is a pair of gripping projections facing each other with the fitting recess 5 interposed therebetween, the gripping projection 11 is very easy to grasp, and further cleaning is performed. Has the advantage of being easy to do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line XX of the same example.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle of the embodiment is removed.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram when the handle of the embodiment is removed and only the main body is used.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram when removing the handle of the same embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory plan view showing another example of the gripping protrusion of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 ... cleaning tool body, 3 ... handle, 4 ... cleaning sheet, 5 ... fitting recess, 8 ... engaging projection,
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 9 ... Engagement recessed part, 10 ... Swing board part, 11 ... Gripping protrusion, A ... Concavity and convexity engagement means,

Claims (3)

The cleaning tool body 2 has a rectangular plate shape on which the cleaning sheet 4 is mounted and a fitting recess 5 is provided on the upper surface, and the base end portion 3a is fitted to the fitting recess 5 so as to extend upward. as well as, a proximal outer surface and the fitting concave portion 5 the inner surface through the engagement means engaged, and, Ri Do from a handle 3 which is removably attached, along the longitudinal direction of the cleaner main body 2 top Te, cleaning tool, characterized by comprising projecting a gripping projection 11 which forms a pair of plate-like facing each other across the fitting recess 5. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the base end portion 3a of the handle 3 is a cylindrical base end portion formed by projecting a pair of arms 7 from both sides. A rocking plate portion 10 is provided in which the cylindrical wall of the base end portion 3a is swingably movable inward and outward, and an inner surface of the fitting recess 5 facing the outer surface of the rocking plate portion 10 is used as the engaging means. 2. The cleaning tool according to claim 1, wherein the cleaning tool is configured to be engaged via the concave / convex engaging means A and to be disengaged from the concave / convex engaging means A on the outer surface thereof by pressing the swing plate portion 10.

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